Paragon Prep November 2024 Scholastic Tournament

Scholastic chess tournament for players rated U1000, in multiple sections. 5SS G/25, +5 inc. Trophies and medals awarded. Online registration and payment required.  View the Event page here: https://www.austinchesstournaments.com/paragon-prep-november-2024-scholastic/

BASICS

USCF rated chess tournament on November 23rd in multiple RATED scholastic sections: K-3 U400, K-5 U600, K-5 U1000, 6-12 U600, and 6-12 U1000. Please note: all scholastic players rated 1000 and over must play in the Open or K-12 Elite sections. View the Advance Entry List online. Please note, at the event pairings will be posted only online. November 2024 ‘Regular’ OTB ratings will be used for scholastic pairing and placement. 

SCHEDULE

No check-in necessary for preregistrations. We will make every attempt to contact you in advance if we see a problem with your registration. Verify your entry ONLINE!
8:30 a.m. Announcements begin in all scholastic playing rooms.
9:00 a.m. Rd 1 begins. Scholastic sections have 5 rounds, G/25, +5.
9:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Problem desk open. No changes for round 1 (bye or section) allowed after online registration closes. 

APPROXIMATE ROUND TIMES

Scholastic Sections:
rd 1 – 9:00am, rd 2 – 11:00am, rd 3 – 12:45 pm, rd 4 – 2:30 pm, rd 5 – 4:00 pm

AWARDS

Trophies & Medals to Top Individuals and Teams in each section! Ribbons to all participants!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Register early for best pricing! Online registration requested.

*$40 thru Wednesday, 10/30/2024
*$45 thru Saturday, 11/16/2024.
*Late entry $50 begins Sunday, 11/17/2024 and ENDS at 5pm on Thursday, 11/21/2024, at which time online entry closes.
*$60 Onsite entry, if space is available. Receives 1/2pt bye in round 1 and begins play in round 2.

Withdrawal and Bye policies, contact information, and much more all available on the EVENT PAGE.